Create a mind map as a basic introduction to each key aspect Task: Create a mind map as a basic introduction to each key aspect
What is Meditation? The usual term for meditation is bhāvāna, which means ‘cultivation’ or literally ‘making become’. The literal meaning is quite appropriate, for meditation is the principle Buddhist strategy for making oneself what one wishes to be.
Temples: Shrines and offerings – personal relationship with Buddha key features and uses Stupas and Pagodas Links to Sanga Shrines and offerings – personal relationship with Buddha Monasteries
Purpose of Worship How Buddhists Worship: Chanting Mantra recitation
Practice of Meditation Purpose of Meditation Links to the historic life of the Buddha – enlightenment and jhanas Links to Dharma – the 3 Jewels (8 Fold Path) Research: a Buddhist centre and their resources and ideas about meditation and its importance
Samatha Meditation Meaning Mindfulness of breathing Postures in Samantha meditation The Purpose and aim of Samatha meditation
Use of Thangkas or Mandalas Vipassana Meditation Meaning and purpose - Insight meditation, use of objects Visualisation Use of Thangkas or Mandalas